AIS: Judaic Studies
| Co-Conveners: |
|---|
| Ira Spar Michael Riff |
| Co-Conveners: | Faculty: | |
|---|---|---|
| Ira Spar Michael Riff |
Paul H. Elovitz Shalom Gorewitz (CA) |
Anthony T. Padovano Peter Scheckner |
About the Minor
The Judaic Studies minor offers a program of study in Jewish history and culture that provides understanding of Jewish heritage and contributions to Western and Middle Eastern culture. Students may use the facilities of the Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies housed at Ramapo College.
Requirements of the Minor
| Subject & Course # | Title & Course Description |
|---|---|
| Required Foundation Course: | |
| HIST 264 | JEWS IN 20TH CENTURY EUROPE |
Elective Choices: Choose 4 courses from the following: |
|
| AMER 309 | HOLOCAUST AND MEDIA |
| HIST 232 | IMMIGRATION TO AMERICA |
| HIST 263 | GERMAN HISTORY |
| HIST 340 | BIBLICAL ARCHACOLOGY AND HISTORY |
| HIST 354 | MODERNISM AND ITS DISCONTENTS |
| LAWS 345 | ANCIENT FAMILY LAW |
| LITR 265 (was 219) | HEBREW BIBLE |
| LITR 366 (was 348) | LITERATURE OF HOLOCAUST |
| SOCI 331 | SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGION |
| Any two courses in Hebrew Language can count as one of the above electives: | |
| LANG 151 | FOUNDATIONS OF HEBREW I |
| LANG 152 | FOUNDATIONS OF HEBREW II |
| LANG 251 | INTERMEDIATE HEBREW I |
| LANG 252 | INTERMEDIATE HEBREW II |
| Note: Some of these courses can be fulfilled in a study abroad program offered by Ramapo College. Check with the convener of the minor for approval. | |
